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National Register of Historic Places listings in Cobb County, Georgia facts for kids

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Cobb County, Georgia, is home to many special places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list includes buildings, areas, and even objects that are important to the history of the United States. Think of it like a hall of fame for historic sites!

These places are recognized because they tell us stories about the past. They might be old houses, churches, battlefields, or even entire neighborhoods. By listing them, we help protect them so future generations, like you, can learn from them.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places. It is part of a program run by the National Park Service. This program helps to identify, evaluate, and protect historic and archaeological resources.

When a place is added to the NRHP, it means it has special historical, architectural, or archaeological importance. It's a way to honor and preserve the history of our country.

Why are these places important?

These historic places in Cobb County are like time capsules. They show us how people lived, worked, and played many years ago. They can teach us about important events, famous people, or even everyday life from different times.

For example, some places on the list are from the American Civil War. Others show us how towns grew and changed over time. Protecting these sites helps us remember our past and understand how it shaped our present.

Some Cool Historic Spots in Cobb County

Cobb County has a great variety of historic places. Let's look at a few examples that might spark your interest!

The General Locomotive: A Famous Train

One of the most exciting items on the list is The General. This isn't just any train! It's a famous steam locomotive that was part of the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War. Imagine a thrilling chase across Georgia!

Today, you can see The General at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw. It's a real piece of history you can visit.

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The General locomotive, a famous Civil War artifact.

Kennesaw Mountain: A Battlefield Park

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is another very important site. It's a large park that was once a major battlefield during the Civil War. Thousands of soldiers fought here.

The park is now a place where you can hike and learn about the battle. It's a quiet place today, but it holds many stories from a difficult time in American history.

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A cannon at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

Riverview Carousel: A Fun Ride from the Past

Did you know a carousel can be historic? The Riverview Carousel at Six Flags Over Georgia is on the list! This beautiful ride was built a long time ago. It's a classic example of amusement park fun from the past.

It's cool to think that a ride you might enjoy today has such a long history and is considered a national treasure!

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The historic Riverview Carousel at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Historic Homes and Districts: Stepping Back in Time

Many old homes and entire neighborhoods, called "historic districts," are also on the list. These include places like the William and Hannah Root House in Marietta. These homes show us how families lived in the past.

Historic districts, like the Acworth Downtown Historic District or the Northwest Marietta Historic District, preserve the look and feel of old towns. Walking through them is like taking a trip back in time!

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The William and Hannah Root House in Marietta.
Nighttime at Downtown Acworth
Downtown Acworth, part of a historic district.

How are Places Added to the List?

To be added to the National Register, a place must meet certain requirements. It has to be old enough (usually at least 50 years old) and have special importance. This importance can be linked to:

  • Events: A place where important historical events happened.
  • People: A place connected to important people in history.
  • Design: A place that shows a special type of architecture or design.
  • Information: A place that might reveal more information about history or prehistory.

Experts study these places carefully before they are added to the list.

Protecting Our Past

Being on the National Register of Historic Places helps protect these sites. It means they get special consideration when new projects are planned. It also helps people learn about their importance and encourages their preservation.

By learning about these places, you can connect with the history of Cobb County and the United States. It's a great way to understand where we come from!

Current Listings in Cobb County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Acworth Downtown Historic District
Acworth Downtown Historic District
April 19, 2006
(#06000286)
Roughly bounded by Southside Dr., Federal and Lemon Sts, and Senator Richard B. Russell Ave.
34°03′58″N 84°40′44″W / 34.066111°N 84.678889°W / 34.066111; -84.678889 (Acworth Downtown Historic District)
Acworth
2 Atlanta-Frasier Street Historic District
Atlanta-Frasier Street Historic District
June 20, 1995
(#95000737)
Atlanta and Frasier Sts. between GA 120 Loop and Dixie Ave.
33°56′43″N 84°32′47″W / 33.945278°N 84.546389°W / 33.945278; -84.546389 (Atlanta-Frasier Street Historic District)
Marietta
3 J. C. Bankston Rock House
November 25, 1994
(#94001387)
901 Industrial Dr., Dobbins Air Reserve Base
33°55′30″N 84°31′36″W / 33.92513°N 84.52672°W / 33.92513; -84.52672 (J. C. Bankston Rock House)
Marietta
4 Bethel AME Church
Bethel AME Church
May 9, 2002
(#02000453)
4683 Bell St.
34°04′07″N 84°40′41″W / 34.068611°N 84.678056°W / 34.068611; -84.678056 (Bethel AME Church)
Acworth
5 Big Shanty Village Historic District
Big Shanty Village Historic District
March 20, 1980
(#80000995)
Park Ave., Whitfield Pl., Main, Harris, Lewis, and Cherokee Sts.
34°01′27″N 84°36′54″W / 34.024167°N 84.615°W / 34.024167; -84.615 (Big Shanty Village Historic District)
Kennesaw
6 Braswell-Carnes House
Braswell-Carnes House
March 1, 1984
(#84000974)
2430 Burnt Hickory Rd., NW
33°58′01″N 84°37′24″W / 33.966944°N 84.623333°W / 33.966944; -84.623333 (Braswell-Carnes House)
Marietta
7 Arnoldus Brumby House
Arnoldus Brumby House
August 29, 1977
(#77000417)
472 Powder Springs St.
33°56′37″N 84°33′08″W / 33.943611°N 84.552222°W / 33.943611; -84.552222 (Arnoldus Brumby House)
Marietta
8 Hiram Butler House
Hiram Butler House
February 2, 1995
(#94001637)
2382 Pine Mountain Rd., NW.
34°00′35″N 84°37′47″W / 34.009722°N 84.629722°W / 34.009722; -84.629722 (Hiram Butler House)
Kennesaw
9 Butner-Mctyre General Store
Butner-Mctyre General Store
February 1, 2006
(#05001593)
4455 Marietta St.
33°51′32″N 84°41′04″W / 33.858889°N 84.684444°W / 33.858889; -84.684444 (Butner-Mctyre General Store)
Powder Springs
10 Camp McDonald
Camp McDonald
March 20, 1980
(#80000996)
Off U.S. 41
34°01′18″N 84°37′05″W / 34.021667°N 84.618056°W / 34.021667; -84.618056 (Camp McDonald)
Kennesaw
11 J. H. Carmichael Farm and General Store
June 30, 1980
(#80001002)
SE of Smyrna at 501 Log Cabin Rd.
33°50′36″N 84°29′02″W / 33.843333°N 84.483889°W / 33.843333; -84.483889 (J. H. Carmichael Farm and General Store)
Smyrna
12 Israel Causey House
Israel Causey House
August 13, 1975
(#75000584)
5909 Maxham Rd.
33°48′36″N 84°37′05″W / 33.81°N 84.618056°W / 33.81; -84.618056 (Israel Causey House)
Austell
13 Andrew J. Cheney House
Andrew J. Cheney House
July 22, 1979
(#79000713)
SW of Marietta at Powder Springs and Bankstone Rds.
33°53′06″N 84°37′07″W / 33.885°N 84.618611°W / 33.885; -84.618611 (Andrew J. Cheney House)
Marietta
14 Cherokee Street Historic District
Cherokee Street Historic District
March 20, 1980
(#80000997)
Cherokee St.
34°01′34″N 84°36′36″W / 34.026111°N 84.61°W / 34.026111; -84.61 (Cherokee Street Historic District)
Kennesaw
15 Church Street-Cherokee Street Historic District
December 3, 1985
(#85003059)
Roughly bounded by Margaret Ave. and Chicopee Dr., DeSoto Ave., Montgomery and Brumby, and Campbell Hill Sts.
33°57′44″N 84°32′53″W / 33.962222°N 84.548056°W / 33.962222; -84.548056 (Church Street-Cherokee Street Historic District)
Marietta
16 Clarkdale Historic District
Clarkdale Historic District
December 23, 1987
(#87002134)
Powder Springs-Austell Rd.
33°49′48″N 84°39′15″W / 33.83°N 84.654167°W / 33.83; -84.654167 (Clarkdale Historic District)
Clarkdale
17 Collins Avenue Historic District
Collins Avenue Historic District
July 5, 2001
(#01000707)
Collins Ave.
34°04′00″N 84°41′10″W / 34.066667°N 84.686111°W / 34.066667; -84.686111 (Collins Avenue Historic District)
Acworth
18 Stephen D. Cowen House
Stephen D. Cowen House
November 15, 2002
(#02001299)
4940 Cowen Rd.
34°04′24″N 84°39′18″W / 34.073333°N 84.655°W / 34.073333; -84.655 (Stephen D. Cowen House)
Acworth
19 Frobel-Knight-Borders House
July 21, 1995
(#95000901)
1001 Allgood Rd.
33°58′31″N 84°31′25″W / 33.975278°N 84.523611°W / 33.975278; -84.523611 (Frobel-Knight-Borders House)
Marietta
20 The General
The General
June 19, 1973
(#73000617)
Big Shanty Museum of Cherokee St.
34°01′25″N 84°36′52″W / 34.023611°N 84.614444°W / 34.023611; -84.614444 (The General)
Kennesaw Subject of the Great Locomotive Chase of the American Civil War, located at Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
21 Gilgal Church Battle Site
Gilgal Church Battle Site
January 23, 1975
(#75000585)
9 mi (14 km) W of Marietta on Sandtown Rd.
33°58′18″N 84°39′54″W / 33.971667°N 84.665°W / 33.971667; -84.665 (Gilgal Church Battle Site)
Marietta
22 Glover-McLeod-Garrison House
Glover-McLeod-Garrison House
March 25, 1977
(#77000418)
250 Garrison Rd., SE (that part of the street is called Magnolia Chase Dr as of 2017)
33°56′07″N 84°32′52″W / 33.93514°N 84.54785°W / 33.93514; -84.54785 (Glover-McLeod-Garrison House)
Marietta
23 Johnston's River Line
July 5, 1973
(#73000618)
SE of Mableton off U.S. 78 at Chattachooche River
33°47′31″N 84°31′23″W / 33.791944°N 84.523056°W / 33.791944; -84.523056 (Johnston's River Line)
Mableton Boundary increase May 18, 2015.
24 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
October 15, 1966
(#66000063)
2 mi (3.2 km) W of Marietta
33°56′59″N 84°35′37″W / 33.949722°N 84.593611°W / 33.949722; -84.593611 (Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park)
Marietta administered by the National Park Service
25 Lake Acworth Beach and Bathhouse
Lake Acworth Beach and Bathhouse
January 7, 2010
(#09001202)
Lakeshore Dr.
34°03′39″N 84°40′56″W / 34.060706°N 84.682208°W / 34.060706; -84.682208 (Lake Acworth Beach and Bathhouse)
Acworth
26 Robert Mable House and Cemetery
Robert Mable House and Cemetery
September 1, 1988
(#87001345)
5239 Floyd Rd.
33°49′37″N 84°34′25″W / 33.826944°N 84.573611°W / 33.826944; -84.573611 (Robert Mable House and Cemetery)
Mableton
27 Marietta National Cemetery
Marietta National Cemetery
September 18, 1998
(#98001170)
500 Washington Ave.
33°57′04″N 84°32′27″W / 33.951111°N 84.540833°W / 33.951111; -84.540833 (Marietta National Cemetery)
Marietta
28 William Gibbs McAdoo House
William Gibbs McAdoo House
November 17, 1978
(#78000975)
SW of Marietta on GA 5
33°54′28″N 84°36′15″W / 33.907778°N 84.604167°W / 33.907778; -84.604167 (William Gibbs McAdoo House)
Marietta
29 Midway Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Midway Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
December 29, 1986
(#86003526)
4635 Dallas Hwy./GA 120 SW
33°56′37″N 84°41′15″W / 33.943611°N 84.6875°W / 33.943611; -84.6875 (Midway Presbyterian Church and Cemetery)
Powder Springs
30 Tarleton Moore House
Tarleton Moore House
May 31, 2006
(#06000453)
4784 Northside Dr.
34°04′12″N 84°41′12″W / 34.07°N 84.686667°W / 34.07; -84.686667 (Tarleton Moore House)
Acworth
31 North Main Street Historic District
North Main Street Historic District
March 20, 1980
(#80000999)
N. Main St.
34°01′33″N 84°37′14″W / 34.025833°N 84.620556°W / 34.025833; -84.620556 (North Main Street Historic District)
Kennesaw
32 Northwest Marietta Historic District
Northwest Marietta Historic District
June 11, 1975
(#75000586)
Roughly bounded by RR tracks, NW along Kennesaw Ave., McDonald St., and Whitlock Ave.
33°57′36″N 84°33′22″W / 33.96°N 84.556111°W / 33.96; -84.556111 (Northwest Marietta Historic District)
Marietta
33 Solomon and Penelopy Pace House
May 20, 2009
(#09000325)
3057 Paces Mill Rd.
33°52′01″N 84°27′53″W / 33.86694°N 84.46472°W / 33.86694; -84.46472 (Solomon and Penelopy Pace House)
Vinings
34 George A. Power House
George A. Power House
July 11, 2001
(#01000720)
Hyde Rd.
33°57′38″N 84°23′42″W / 33.960556°N 84.395°W / 33.960556; -84.395 (George A. Power House)
Marietta
35 John W. Rice Summer Cottage
John W. Rice Summer Cottage
April 8, 1983
(#83000189)
254 Concord Rd.
33°50′59″N 84°33′33″W / 33.849722°N 84.559167°W / 33.849722; -84.559167 (John W. Rice Summer Cottage)
Smyrna
36 Riverview Carousel at Six Flags Over Georgia
Riverview Carousel at Six Flags Over Georgia
January 27, 1995
(#94001639)
7561 Six Flags Pkwy.
33°46′00″N 84°33′03″W / 33.766667°N 84.550833°W / 33.766667; -84.550833 (Riverview Carousel at Six Flags Over Georgia)
Austell A carousel at Six Flags Over Georgia
37 William and Hannah Root House
William and Hannah Root House
March 12, 2014
(#14000061)
145 Denmead St., NW.
33°57′16″N 84°33′07″W / 33.9545515°N 84.5518412°W / 33.9545515; -84.5518412 (William and Hannah Root House)
Marietta In the Northwest Marietta Historic District
38 Ruff's Mill and Concord Covered Bridge
Ruff's Mill and Concord Covered Bridge
November 24, 1980
(#80001001)
10 Concord Rd., SW
33°50′56″N 84°33′30″W / 33.848889°N 84.558333°W / 33.848889; -84.558333 (Ruff's Mill and Concord Covered Bridge)
Smyrna
39 Smith-Manning House
Smith-Manning House
December 2, 2014
(#14000969)
360 Manning Rd.
33°56′38″N 84°34′56″W / 33.943866°N 84.582099°W / 33.943866; -84.582099 (Smith-Manning House)
Marietta
40 Sope Creek Ruins
Sope Creek Ruins
April 27, 1973
(#73000619)
Address Restricted (at the intersection of Paper Mill Road and Sope Creek)
33°56′26″N 84°26′16″W / 33.94045°N 84.4378°W / 33.94045; -84.4378 (Sope Creek Ruins)
Marietta
41 Summers Street Historic District
Summers Street Historic District
March 20, 1980
(#80001000)
Summers St.
34°01′10″N 84°36′49″W / 34.019444°N 84.613611°W / 34.019444; -84.613611 (Summers Street Historic District)
Kennesaw
42 Taylor-Brawner House and Brawner Sanitarium
Taylor-Brawner House and Brawner Sanitarium
March 27, 2012
(#12000149)
3180 Atlanta Rd
33°52′32″N 84°30′24″W / 33.87553°N 84.50678°W / 33.87553; -84.50678 (Taylor-Brawner House and Brawner Sanitarium)
Smyrna website
43 Union Field Fortifications at Henderson Road
May 18, 2015
(#15000223)
6000 Henderson Rd., SE.
33°48′24″N 84°31′21″W / 33.8066°N 84.5225°W / 33.8066; -84.5225 (Union Field Fortifications at Henderson Road)
Mableton vicinity
44 Washington Avenue Historic District
August 10, 1989
(#89001102)
Roughly bounded by Lawrence St., Rigsby St., Washington Ave., and Haynes St.
33°57′09″N 84°32′36″W / 33.9525°N 84.543333°W / 33.9525; -84.543333 (Washington Avenue Historic District)
Marietta
45 Whitlock Avenue Historic District
September 14, 1989
(#89001218)
Roughly bounded by McCord St., Oakmont St., Whitlock Ave., Powder Springs Rd., Trammel St., Maxwell Ave., and Hazel St.
33°57′04″N 84°33′26″W / 33.951111°N 84.557222°W / 33.951111; -84.557222 (Whitlock Avenue Historic District)
Marietta
46 Zion Baptist Church
Zion Baptist Church
July 11, 1990
(#90001026)
149 Haynes St.
33°57′18″N 84°32′51″W / 33.955°N 84.5475°W / 33.955; -84.5475 (Zion Baptist Church)
Marietta

Former Listing

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 John S. Gibson Farmhouse
March 20, 1980
(#80000998)
October 28, 2009
3370 Cherokee St.
34°02′07″N 84°36′18″W / 34.0353°N 84.605°W / 34.0353; -84.605 (John S. Gibson Farmhouse)
Kennesaw
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